Question

In Simpson's one-third rule the curve $y=f\left(x\right)$ is assumed to be a

• A. Circle
• B. Parabola
• C. Hyperbola
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Parabola

The derivation of Simpson's one third rule includes quadratic equation .

So the curve $y=f\left(x\right)$ is a parabola.

Hence, option B is correct.